Utah Mammoth at Tampa Bay Lightning
NHL game between the Utah Mammoth and the Tampa Bay Lightning on Jan 27, 2026. Final score: Utah Mammoth 0, Tampa Bay Lightning 2.
| Status | Final |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Venue | Benchmark International Arena |
| Utah Mammoth score | 0 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning score | 2 |
Shot charts, expected goals (xG), Game Score and advanced box scores for this game are available on Hockey Alchemy.
Three Stars by Game Score
Ranked by Game Score, which rolls goals, assists, shot quality, play-driving and penalties into one number — so the best player is chosen by the box score, not by a vote.
| Player | Pos | G | A | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 5 | 18:20 | 0.42 | 1.59 |
| 2nd | J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:29 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| 3rd | Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 3 | 25:17 | 0.21 | 1.09 |
Scoring Summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assists | Strength | Score (Utah Mammoth–Tampa Bay Lightning) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd 17:38 | TBL | Darren Raddysh | Nikita Kucherov, Jake Guentzel | 5v4 | 0–1 |
| 3rd 19:14 | TBL | Anthony Cirelli | J.J. Moser, Nikita Kucherov | 5v4 | 0–2 |
Team Comparison
| Utah Mammoth | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 28 | 29 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 3.74 | 3.62 |
| High-danger shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corsi % | 55.1% | 44.9% |
| Power play | 0/2 | 2/3 |
| Faceoff % | 51.9% | 48.1% |
| Hits | 18 | 18 |
| Blocks | 8 | 20 |
| Giveaways | 10 | 10 |
| Takeaways | 5 | 3 |
Utah Mammoth Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sean Durzi | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 20:39 | 0.09 | 0.97 |
| Michael Carcone | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12:55 | 0.72 | 0.73 |
| Nick DeSimone | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:23 | 0.00 | 0.68 |
| Daniil But | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12:50 | 0.16 | 0.63 |
| JJ Peterka | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14:27 | 0.58 | 0.62 |
| Ian Cole | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13:40 | 0.04 | 0.54 |
| Dylan Guenther | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 18:28 | 0.62 | 0.37 |
| Jack McBain | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13:13 | 0.29 | 0.27 |
| Barrett Hayton | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15:28 | 0.67 | 0.21 |
| Kailer Yamamoto | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10:06 | 0.19 | 0.06 |
| Kevin Stenlund | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:47 | 0.11 | 0.02 |
| Brandon Tanev | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:39 | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Mikhail Sergachev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 25:04 | 0.12 | -0.22 |
| Clayton Keller | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:56 | 0.22 | -0.31 |
| Nate Schmidt | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21:03 | 0.00 | -0.34 |
| Nick Schmaltz | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22:14 | 0.20 | -0.37 |
| Lawson Crouse | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:51 | 0.07 | -0.49 |
| John Marino | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20:15 | 0.02 | -0.56 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Skaters
| Player | Pos | G | A | P | SOG | TOI | xG | Game Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | R | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 18:20 | 0.42 | 1.59 |
| J.J. Moser | D | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 25:29 | 0.05 | 1.16 |
| Darren Raddysh | D | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 25:17 | 0.21 | 1.09 |
| Anthony Cirelli | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17:17 | 0.07 | 0.70 |
| Yanni Gourde | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:07 | 0.41 | 0.59 |
| Pontus Holmberg | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14:38 | 0.26 | 0.53 |
| Zemgus Girgensons | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16:39 | 0.07 | 0.35 |
| Jake Guentzel | C | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18:33 | 0.38 | 0.24 |
| Oliver Bjorkstrand | R | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:44 | 0.28 | 0.14 |
| Erik Cernak | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 15:15 | 0.17 | 0.03 |
| Nick Paul | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8:41 | 0.24 | -0.05 |
| Jack Finley | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7:11 | 0.00 | -0.06 |
| Brandon Hagel | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 21:46 | 0.47 | -0.11 |
| Gage Goncalves | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 12:34 | 0.13 | -0.14 |
| Dominic James | C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13:14 | 0.36 | -0.30 |
| Declan Carlile | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17:24 | 0.00 | -0.30 |
| Max Crozier | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19:54 | 0.09 | -0.46 |
| Maxim Groshev | D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9:57 | 0.00 | -0.65 |
Goaltending
| Goalie | Team | SV | SA | SV% | GSAx | Decision |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karel Vejmelka | Utah Mammoth | 27 | 29 | 93.1% | 1.08 | L |
| Andrei Vasilevskiy | Tampa Bay Lightning | 28 | 28 | 100.0% | 3.83 | W |
Analysis
The Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Utah Mammoth 2–0 on Jan 27, 2026.
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals to Utah Mammoth's 3.74 — Utah Mammoth owned the better of the chances but Tampa Bay Lightning took the game, the kind of split that usually means finishing or goaltending decided it; by expected goals it was close to a coin flip.
Nikita Kucherov led all skaters with a Game Score of 1.59 on 2 assists, 5 shots on goal.
Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 28, worth 3.83 goals saved above expected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Utah Mammoth vs Tampa Bay Lightning game?
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Utah Mammoth 2–0 on Jan 27, 2026.
What was the final score?
The final score was Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Utah Mammoth 0.
Who was the best player in this game?
By Game Score — a single-number summary of everything a skater did — Nikita Kucherov led all skaters at 1.59, on 0G, 2A and 5 shots on goal.
Which team deserved to win by expected goals?
Tampa Bay Lightning generated 3.62 expected goals and Utah Mammoth generated 3.74, so Utah Mammoth created the better chances. The scoreboard went the other way, which points to finishing or goaltending.
What were the shot totals?
Utah Mammoth put 28 shots on goal and Tampa Bay Lightning put 29. High-danger chances went 19 to 9.
How did the goaltenders play?
Karel Vejmelka stopped 27 of 29 (1.08 goals saved above expected); Andrei Vasilevskiy stopped 28 of 28 (3.83 goals saved above expected).